Case Studies

The following are case studies of clients that I have worked with using an integrative mind/body/spirit approach. Initials are used to secure safety of confidentiality.

KW

KW is a 36 year old female, mother of two children who began seeing me in November of 2013 when she separated from her now ex-husband. Her grief around the separation had triggered memories of old childhood trauma. She had also looking to work on issues with her diet to possibly target food allergies.

K had a long history of anxiety and a past history of OCD that dated back to childhood. Through working with an integrative health model, we were able to target her anxiety through a mind/body approach by increasing self-care in the present. CONTINUE READING…

JK

JK is a 45 year old married male, father of two children who began working with me in the summer of 2013. He presented with a history of alcohol abuse and anxiety. While he initially was seeking support for sobriety, our work shifted to targeting core emotional issues that had been causing him to be stuck.

Due to issues rooted in his past, JK has been highly critical of himself and struggles with perfectionism. Through our work together, he has found that these issues often get in the way of his ability to be present and enjoy life. In his work life, his strive to be perfect can get in the way of meeting deadlines and increase his feeling of being overburdened with stress.

JK has a high IQ and had found that his intellect was a comfortable place for him to reside. While this greatly helped him succeed in his career, it had disconnected him from his emotions. CONTINUE READING…

JC

JC is a 26 year old single male who began meeting with me in spring of 2016 due to increased anxiety and difficulty concentrating. While he had a long history of these symptoms, he had seen a significant increase more recently in his current job. Later on in our work, he admitted that upon beginning or work together he was hoping for a diagnosis of ADHD and a referral for medication so that he would have “a quick fix” to his problems.

Through taking a detailed history, it appeared that JC was often distracted by racing thoughts, easily bored and not engaging in activities that he enjoyed. He has a high IQ and often felt that he wasn’t stimulated enough to keep his interest. CONTINUE READING…

When I found myself facing a difficult transition that required some outside perspective Stephanie's background in social work, yoga, and nutrition was what first caught my attention. I liked the idea of taking a more holistic and integrated approach to "therapy". The time we have since spent working together has truly been a gift. We have talked (about everything from the issues that brought me to her to diet and nutrition), we have meditated, we have practiced yoga, and we have set goals. Stephanie has helped me through a very difficult year. I started this journey hoping to get by without breaking, but instead I am finding myself becoming stronger, softer, and more authentic.

I’ve been working with Stephanie for over three years in order to address my alcoholism. Most therapists and psychiatrists I’ve worked with in the past have a very clinical approach, with a particular focus on medication as a full solution. Stephanie's method is much more holistic, incorporating mindfulness, meditation, and yoga— methods which illicit a greater understand of self. For me, her practice has been extremely effective at addressing my addiction, reaching beyond the medical side of my alcoholism, and into the emotional basis for my turning to drink in the first place. I’m very grateful for having the opportunity to work with her.

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